Police Sergeant

The City of Murphy redefines the local government experience for its employees, citizens, and businesses; disrupting the perception of what municipal government is. We do this under the banner of being “One City, One Team” of public servants committed to exceptional service delivery by honoring our core values of being C.O.O.L.

• Respe Ctful – by providing considerate and thoughtful service to a diverse City with the goal of maintaining an inclusive atmosphere that fosters collaboration and innovation.
• Professi Onal – by being knowledgeable, competent, and efficient in service to all with the goal of maintaining high standards of behavior and work ethic while elevating each other as a Murphy team in efforts to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Trustw Orthy – by delivering service in an open, honest, and timely manner with the goal of fostering trust in all our relationships by maintaining integrity and high levels of accountability.
• Friend Ly – by committing to a harmonious, engaging, and positive work environment with the goal of providing exceptional service to our internal and external customers.

The City of Murphy's Police Department seeks to add a Sergeant to its dynamic team!

Appointed by the Chief of Police and under the direction of the Operations Lieutenant, this is a supervisory-ranked police officer position responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, and supervising departmental personnel, activities, and resources at shift level.

The Police Sergeant provides first-line supervision of patrol personnel, ensures compliance with Department policies and procedures, provides leadership and officer development through coaching and mentoring, and serves as a supervisor during routine, emergency, and critical incidents.

The City of Murphy may modify, withdraw, or close any job posting at any time without prior notice. This includes removing a position from consideration once a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been received or if business needs change. We encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible to ensure consideration.

• This position requires rotating shift assignments, including day and night shifts.
• This position will rotate between day shift and night shift assignments every six (6) months
• Work schedules may include weekends, holidays, overtime, emergency response, and call-back status as necessary to meet Department operational needs.

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• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits package
• Retirement program (TMRS) with 2:1 City match
• 3 weeks of Vacation and Sick leave per year (with additional accruals after 5 years of service).
• 14 paid holidays.
• City-paid Life Insurance at 1x your annual salary up to $100K
• City-paid disability insurance
• $7 Longevity pay
• Education Assistance Program
• Ongoing training and professional growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Childcare assistance
• A positive and collaborative work environment

• Patrols specific beat assignment, if necessary, to promote public safety and enhance the quality of life in that assigned area
• Promotes a positive Department image through community-policing efforts, including community meetings, problem-solving initiatives, and public engagement activities.
• Provides supervision, training, guidance, and direction to assigned personnel.
• Conducts shift briefings and communicates the Department directives, policies, procedures, training information, and operational expectations.
• Reviews crime analysis information and trends to develop appropriate enforcement strategies, crime prevention efforts, and operational responses. Reviews crime trends with assigned shifts regularly.
• Performs inspections of issued and non-issued equipment to ensure proper maintenance and readiness. Ensures officers’ uniforms, equipment, and assigned gear are maintained in accordance with Department standards.
• Performs the essential duties and responsibilities of a Police Officer as needed
• Provides coaching, mentoring, and leadership to assigned personnel to address…